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M3.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Karpathos Municipal Unit, South Aegean (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-11 05:21:21 UTC Local time: —
M3.8 earthquake near Karpathos Municipal Unit on Jul 11, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.8 Earthquake near Karpathos Municipal Unit, South Aegean (Greece) · 2026-07-11 05:21:21 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Karpathos Municipal Unit, South Aegean (Greece) on July 11, 2026 at 05:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 93 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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